The EU Parliament has approved the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) by a large majority. At EUR 1.5 billion, the European defense industry will be strengthened and its dependence on imports reduced.
By Stephan Israel
In order to meet the security policy challenges, “a systemic approach is needed that understands defense as a cross-sectional task,” says Marc Bovenschulte from the VDI/VDE-IT project management agency.
By Markus Bickel
Andreas Bovenschulte expects an agreement on a uniform shelter concept at the meeting of interior ministers at the beginning of December. After decades of inactivity, the president of the Bundesrat is calling for a rethink in civil defense.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Thirty years after the Dayton Peace Agreement for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wolfgang Ischinger calls for the Western Balkan states to be integrated into the EU more quickly.
By Markus Bickel
EU foreign ministers decided on Thursday to impose sanctions against Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy commander of the Sudanese RSF militia. Those responsible for atrocities must not go unpunished, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
By Stephan Israel
The BVZD criticizes the draft law on aviation security reform, which excludes private security services from drone defense. The association is calling for certified private companies to be allowed to use technical defense measures.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The robots from his start-up could support drones, says Marc Wietfeld. This puts his company in the running for a EUR 900 million contract from the Ministry of Defense.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU is discussing new strategies against the Russian shadow fleet. Poland proposes targeting the entire ecosystem, including ports, insurers and refineries. A discussion paper by Kaja Kallas is also under consideration in the Foreign Affairs Council.
By Stephan Israel
The two defense companies want to integrate the German Iris-T missile into the US Aegis launch system in the future.
By Robert Wallenhauer
According to a paper by think tank GIDS, Germany and Europe could use unused levers to limit the risks posed by inadequate shadow fleet tankers. Marine protected areas and a better picture of the situation are cited as important measures here.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
